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Feed in Tariff (FIT) or Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments - who to contact if I have a query?

  • May 5, 2017
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We are new to solar panels and have received only 2 payments so far, very disappointing does anyone else have a problem with how much they are generating and who should I contact!
Best answer by Tim_OVO

Updated on 15/08/25 by Abby_OVO

 

Great question to ask about your new solar panels, we’d love to help make sure you’re getting paid for that lovely solar energy. 🌞

 

The answer to this one will depend on when your solar panels were installed and registered with an export supporting energy supplier.

 

Before April 2019 and registered for the Feed-in Tariff?  You’ll be paid for both the energy you generate and the energy you export, so you’ll have a separate generation meter. The export reading can either be clocked by an export meter/smart meter or ‘deemed’ whereby we calculate it based on your generation reading. 

 

After April 2019 the Feed-in Tariff was replaced by the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). This payment only covers energy you actually export which is clocked by your smart meter.

 

If you’ve got your FIT or SEG registered with us, we request the relevant readings at the end of each quarter (March, June, September, December) and you’ll receive your statement and payment for that quarter within 8 weeks. You’re able to submit any FiT or SEG generation / export reading directly with OVO’s support team, who can add it to an internal form and send it to the right team. 

 

How to get in touch with the FiT/SEG team

 

If you need to speak to our team about your Feed-in Tariff you can call 0330 102 7421 Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm or email via fits@ovoenergy.com.

 

If you need to speak to us about your Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) you can call 0330 102 7421 Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm or email via seg@ovoenergy.com.

135 replies

Newcomer
November 25, 2024

HI,

I’m currently  trying to get the doc’s together to apply for OVO’s SEG.

OVO ask for a DNO certificate to create an MPAN.

However, with my solar system I already have an MPAN and associated meter.

Will I still need a DNO certificate?

 

Blastoise186
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Super User
November 25, 2024

Welcome ​@scrounger ,

Please tell us which DNO you fall under and I’ll do some digging.

Failing that, please tell us what county or region you’re in.

Thanks!

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Newcomer
November 25, 2024

SSE is my regional DNO.

Blastoise186
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Super User
November 25, 2024

Ok, which area - Scotland or down south?

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Newcomer
November 25, 2024

Down South

Blastoise186
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Super User
November 25, 2024

Thanks. Bear with me - this may take some time as SSEN aren’t the easiest DNO to deal with.

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Newcomer
November 25, 2024

Thank you.

Blastoise186
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Super User
November 25, 2024

Darn it. They’ve closed the lines and won’t talk to anyone.

Ok, Plan B. I’ll send you a PM shortly.

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Newcomer
November 25, 2024

Thank you

BPLightlog
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Super User
November 25, 2024

The MPAN required is different to that used for an import .. even if it’s the same meter being used. 
Perhaps that’s the issue. 
Even with an Export MPAN assigned, with any export tariff, your supplier will need to view permission given by your DNO - even if it was issued some time ago

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